Key Role Information

Salary
£37,734 - £42,081 per annum
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
08/12/2025 12:00
Interview
12 December 2025
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Support Pay Scale | SCP20 - SCP24
Department
Liaison & Marketing
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Permanent, Full Time, All Year Post

SFCA Support Staff Pts: 20-24 (£37,734 - £42,081 per annum)

 

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College’s popularity and success are built upon our commitment to provide our students with the best possible learning experience and the highest standards of support and guidance. We are proud of our dedicated staff and our vibrant student community, as evidenced by our recent Ofsted Inspection, which rated the College as “Outstanding” for Overall Effectiveness and in all other areas, with no recommendations for improvement.

 

We are seeking to appoint a Student Recruitment, Liaison and Marketing Manager to lead the team in attracting, engaging and supporting prospective students. Ensuring that high numbers of students choose to study at QE, your role will include planning, coordinating and implementing key aspects of recruitment, liaison and marketing throughout the academic year.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement innovative marketing and recruitment strategies to attract diverse student populations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, universities and community partners.
  • Oversee marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels to promote programmes and events.
  • Analyse trends and recruitment data to inform strategic decisions.
  • Represent the College at events, open days, and outreach activities.
  • Work effectively with colleagues to ensure a seamless student application and enrolment experience.

  

You will have:

  • A degree or equivalent in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related field.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage varied audiences.
  • The ability to interpret data and analytics to inform decisions.
  • Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate insights into actionable plans
  • The ability to work flexibly to cover some evening and weekend events, together with a driving licence and access to your own vehicle


Please download the job description and person specification for full details of the role.


Closing Date: Midday, Monday 8 December 2025

Interviews will take place on: Friday, 12 December 2025

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related fieldessential
Degree or equivalent in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related field
Driving Licence and access to your own vehicleessential
Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle
Professional marketing qualifications (eg CIM, IDM)desirable
Professional Marketing qualifications

Skills

Experience

Experience in developing and executing successful marketing strategiesessential
Experience in using social media, managing websites and content creationessential
Experience in developing and delivering integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
Previous experience of working in the educational sector and knowledge of the post-16 education market
Experience in stakeholder engagement, including working with students, parents, staff and external partners
Familiarity with admissions marketing, event promotion and reputation management

Personal Attributes

Ability to work on own initiative and also effectively as part of a team to achieve common goalsessential
Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across departmentsessential
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectivelyessential
Positive attitudeessential

Relevant Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills tailored to diverse audiencesessential
Ability to interpret data and analytics to inform decisionsessential
Excellent organisational/administrative skills with the ability to manage competing prioritiesessential
Excellent attention to detail and accuracyessential
Awareness of safeguarding in education

About Us

Inspiring generations of young people to achieve their careers and personal aspirations, Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is proud to provide a high quality and vibrant education for 16-19 year olds across Darlington, County Durham, Teesside and North Yorkshire. As part of our team, we will ensure that you will benefit from a dynamic, ambitious and supportive atmosphere where you are respected as a professional and empowered to achieve your individual goals.


In our latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, QE was awarded "Outstanding" for Overall Effectiveness and in all other areas, with no recommendations for improvement.

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College

Lisa Bates

lbates@qeliz.ac.uk

Vane Terrace
Darlington
Durham
DL3 7AU
Lisa Bates
lbates@qeliz.ac.uk

Safeguarding Information

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.

The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.